Sushi Chef presso ASCEND STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI

Description

Elevate your culinary career by teaming up with the Premier Steakhouse in the Bellevue area. In this upscale environment, specializing in Prime Steaks and Global Seafood, you will be surrounded by first-class team members and have opportunities for upward growth.

We are currently looking for an experienced full-time Sushi Cook. Primary duties for this position will be Sushi conceptualization, prep, and production at a fast pace. We are open 7 days a week serving lunch and dinner. Candidates need to be friendly, hardworking, team players, and flexible.

What we offer:

• Professional, friendly, and supportive work environment where you are celebrated and valued as an integral part of our team and our success.
• Employee meals and discounts
• Medical insurance 
• Dental benefits 
• Vision benefits 
• Paid time off (PTO), 1 hour per 40 hours worked
• 401(k) plan with employer match

Pay rate:

• $27 - $32/hr plus a percentage of service charge

Responsibilities:

• Prepares food orders for guests using prescribed recipes and standards.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment, including kitchen walk-in coolers and storage room, and upholds the standards of the Washington State Department of Health.
• Monitors proper par levels of all supplies at assigned stations.
• Communicates any problems or situations detrimental to property to the Manager or Chef on Duty.
• When applicable, interacts with guests in a manner that makes them feel comfortable and welcome.
• Sets up the kitchen for operation: prepare produce, meats, and any food item needed for service.
• Works in assigned locations and shifts according to business needs.
• Works with a sense of urgency to meet guests’ demands in a timely fashion.
• Uses the equipment associated with the position, including but not limited to cookware, dishwashing machines, kitchen monitors, kitchen printers, and POS terminals.
• Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the company.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Knowledge of and ability to consistently prepare all food recipes and sub-recipes.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English with guests as well as all levels of employees in both verbal and written form in a professional manner.
• Minimum 3 years experience working as a Sushi Chef.
• Ability to expedite tickets accurately and timely and read/understand the kitchen monitors or printed tickets, behind the cooks’ line.
• Must have own personal knives and other small hand tools as part of the uniform, including Maki-su (bamboo rolling mats).
• Working knowledge of proper cooling and storing practices per health department rules and regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow directions in a fast-paced environment; manage time effectively and work well in a team environment.
• Must have at all times during employment, a valid Washington State Health Card and any other government-required cards.
• A desire to learn, grow, and a passion for progress in this career.

Physical demands and work environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.